Illustrated book with green cover. Title and authors name are printed in white and black ink on front cover and spine. The VPNG logo is also printed on the front cover and spine. On the front cover is a black and white photo: "The theatre sister" by Julian Smith FRACS (1873-1947). On the back cover is information about the author, a summary of the book and the VPNG logo.non-fictionA history of the first fifty years of the Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group, as specialty group of the ANF and its aims to promote the professional, educational, recreational and economic interests of its members.victorian perioperative nurses group-history, operating room nurses-victoria-history, operating room nursing-history

Illustrated textbook with grey binding. Front cover has an illustration of an operating room scene. Authors names and edition printed in white, and title in brown on front cover and spinenon-fictionThis specific edition was widely used as a standard textbook for nurses specializing in operateing theater care during the 1970's nursing study and teaching, operating room nursing-history

Notes given to student nurses at the Alfred Hospial when they worked in the operating theatres, providing expectations of the scout nurse, and also the anaesthetic nurse, as sometimes the roles were combinedInsight into operating theatre practices in the early 1960'sBlack print on off white paper. Pages printed on one side only. Staple has been removedHoles where a staple has been removed at top left. 'NR McKinnon' handwritten [blue ink] at top right of first pageoperating room nursing-history, operating theatres, operating theatre techniques, nursing

Notes given to student nurses in the operating theatres listing expectations when assuming the role of "pack nurse"Insight into operating theatre nursing in the early 1960'sBlack print on off white paper. Pages printed on one side only. Staple has been removedHoles where a staple has been removed at top left. 'NR McKinnon' handwritten [blue ink] at top right of first pageoperating room nursing-history, operating theatre nursing

Information proved to student nurses working in the operating theatre providing information on the care and cleanung of a sterilizerInsight into what was a part of a nurses duties in the operating theatre in the early 1960'sBlack print on off-white paper. Pages have been printed on one side onlyoperating room nursing-history, operating theatre equipment

Document provided to student nurses in the operating theatre stressing the importance of developing a strict aeseptic conscience. Details the correct produres for "scrubbing up", donning and doffing of gowns and gloves, and maintaining sterilitity in the operating theatreImportance of aseptic technique in the operating theatreBlack print on off-white background. Pages printed on one side only'NR McKinnon' handwritten [blue ink] at top right. Holes where a staple has been removed at top left'NR McKinnon' handwritten [blue ink] at top right. Holes where a staple has been removed at top leftoperating room nursing-history, operating theatre nursing, aseptic technique

Document was made in the 1950's when many items of equipment that are now disposible, were not. This document provides details for sterilization for such things as endotracheal tubes, syringes, needles and gloves. Instructions for cleaning and setting up operating theatres and 'scrubbing up' are also includedProvides insight into operating theatre practices in the 1950'sTyped [black] document, a staple has been removed and four holes punched at left. An typed update has been made on a separate piece of paper and fixed to number 4.Previous catalogue number handwritten at top right of first page. Document signed [black ink] on last page by Lydia Shaw (Alfred Hospital Lady Superintendant 1946-1952)operating room nursing-history, surgical equipment

Document given to nuses working in the operating theatre at the Alfred Hospital, details the specific instruments used for various surgucal proceduresInsight into surgical instrumentsunbound printed document on off white paperprevius catalogue nuber handwitten [black ink] at top right of first oageperioperative nursing, surgical instruments, operating theatre, operating room nursing-history

Shelf One – North End of Isolation Ward  1 x slipper enamel bedpan  1 x enamel pan with spout  1 x stainless steel bedpan  1 x stainless steel urinal  2 x ceramic urinals  1 x ceramic bowl Shelf Two – North end of Isolation Ward  1 x small enamel kidney dish  2 x slipper ceramic bedpans  1 x enamel wash-bowl & jug Shelf Three – North end of Isolation Ward  1 X dry Steriliser Shelf Four – North end of Isolation Ward  1 X steam Steriliser Shelf One – South end of Isolation Ward  1 x nurse’s dictionary  Domestic Medical Practice Book  Doctor and Specialist Book  Aids to Gynaecological Nursing Book  Foundations of Anatomy & Physiology Book  2 x thermometers  1 x stainless steel swab bowl  1 x ophthalmoscope  1 x stainless bowl & bandages  1 x scissors/ tweezers kit  1 x large operating scissors & 1 x operating tweezers  1 x camode pot  1 x sigmoidoscope  3 x plessors Shelf Two – South end of Isolation Ward  1 x ceramic jug  Kaarimba Ladies Auxiliary History of Num. Dist. Health  Nursing Certificates & Notebooks – Winifred Smith Shelf Three – South end of Isolation Ward  Nursing Certificates & Notebooks – Winifred Smith Shelf Four – South end of Isolation Ward  1 x white enamel bucket  1 x enamel bowl Glass Cabinet:  Premature Babies Book  Handbook of Paediatrics  Various health brochures  1 x enamel potty, dry liners, nappy pins  1 x infant welfare leather case  2 x breast pump  2 x dippers Medical Items placed around the room  1 x kidney dish with syringes & bandage  1 x stethoscope  1 x catheters  1 x oxygen tubing  1 x hospital bed (pre-dates 1950’s eg from local private hospital)  1 x operating table and 1 x theatre stool (original Numurkah Hospital 1950’s)  1 x heart table  1 x dental chair, mouthwash dish & stand  3 x wooden crutches  1 x early dentist chair  1 x Infant Welfare Centre sign hospital, medical equipment

Stapled magazine with black print. Cover is off white with blue print, tilte on front along with illustration of angled scissors, back cover has cover designer's detailsnon-fictionIncludes article on 'the Hazards of recovery'perioperative nursing, anaesthesia

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white print] the journal logo - angled scissors [light green print] and a black and white photograph of 4 surgical instruments [towel clips]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses including article titled 'untimely death in the age of entitlement'perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white and light green print] and a black and white photograph of a woman in Victorian dress [Elizabeth Austin bebefactor of the Austin Hospital]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses including article titled 'the history of neurosurgery'perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white light and light green print] the journal logo - angled scissors [white print] operating room nurses group logo [ORG RANF overprinted on V] and a coloured photograph of an operating room nurse holding a syringe and packet in anaethetic room with operating theatre and other theatre personnel in the back ground [Nurse Suzie Kendall Royal Children's Hospital, Melbournenon-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white light and light green print] the journal logo - angled scissors [white print] operating room nurses group logo [ORG RANF overprinted on V] and a coloured photograph of operating theatre with three staff in operating theatre dress around draped operating table and medical equpment [Epwoth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white light and light green print] the journal logo - angled scissors [white print] operating room nurses group logo [ORG RANF overprinted on V] and a coloured photograph of a nurse squatting to look at a drainage bag attached to child in hospital cotnon-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white light and light green print] the journal logo - angled scissors [white print] operating room nurses group logo [ORG RANF overprinted on V] and a coloured photograph of operating theatre staff wearing xmas caps and gowns [St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Black and white photo of hospital staff in Dining Room at BBHBBH Dining Room, Old building. Tina Malone Housekeeper, Ann Shanahan (civies), ?Coral Sharrock PTS 28 1955

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.2 Black and White photos - 1 Nurse sitting 1 Nurse bending forward with medical instrument in her hand. Remaining nurse has syringe in her hand standing at table. Medical instruments and table and bottles in cupboard at back right hand side2 photos both have names and inscriptions on back of photosnurse training, nurses uniform, nursing history

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.1 Proof small photo and i large photo - Black and white - 4 rows of 3 nurse all seated at desks. Tutor at front left hand side pointing to a chart. Blackboard at front of phot and curtains on left hand sideNames and description on back of photonursing history, nursing uniforms

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.1 Redish photo of room with 2 rows on books tables and chairs at frontnursing history, nursing information

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Photo of four nurses in Prac Room at Lister House.IV Therapy in Upstairs Prac. Room Balcony 2nd year students School 22 PTS 1954prac room, student nurses, iv therapy

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Photo of two third year nurses in Prac Room setting up trolleys. Date unknown.Prac Room 3rd yr.prac room, student nurses, iv therapy